Margot Blouse

#MARGOTBLOUSE The Margot Blouse is a romantic short sleeved blouse with a delicate diamond lace pointelle pattern, ruffled lace cuffs and a lace collar. It is worked top down. The perfect, idyllic summer top! NEEDLES: 3 & 3.5 mm YARN: Fabel Knitwear Athena (100 g = 400 m) SIZE: (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) BUST: (81) 90 (102) 112 (118) 132 (147) 161 (175) cm QUANTITY ATHENA: (140) 160 (200) 225 (225) 250 (250) 275 (300) g GAUGE: 24 sts = 10 cm NOTE ON APPROPRIATE YARN BLENDS: I used wool for my version, while several testers worked with cotton. Cotton versions tended to relax and grow more with wear, often resulting in a wider neckline and looser shoulder seams. This happens because cotton has less natural elasticity than wool and is more prone to losing its shape over time. That said, cotton is still a great option! To help the blouse maintain its intended fit, you can sew invisible elastic into the neckline and/or along the shoulder seams. This will gently cinch the fabric, helping it stay in place and retain its structure even as the cotton softens with wear. Silk, cashmere or alpaca are also good options. NOTE ON SIZING: I am wearing a size S in the photos, but I took the photos postpartum and should have ideally worn a size M, as at the time the photos were taken the blouse does not have the intended ease it should have. I will take new photos when it fits better or I knit another size.